Skip to main content

This site is independent of the NHS and the Department of Health.

Please wait, loading

Job summary

Main area
Renal, Nephrology
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 15 hours per week (Monday and Friday - 08:00-16:00)
Job ref
390-DOM-SO-9467
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Southend University Hospital
Town
Westcliff-on-Sea
Salary
£28,392 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/06/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Medical Secretary - Renal

Band 4

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

 

Job overview

Are you an organised, proactive individual with a passion for delivering high‑quality administrative support to help provide the best possible patient care? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Renal Medical Secretary to join our dedicated secretarial team at Southend Hospital. In this vital role, you will perform a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties, supporting our clinical teams and ensuring the smooth, efficient running of the Renal service.

If you are committed, detail‑focused, and ready to play an important part in supporting patient care, please apply today—we’d be delighted to consider your application.

Main duties of the job

Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Renal Consultants , Specialty Drs, Specialist Registrars, and senior staff within a busy administrative team.

Facilitate the smooth running of the Renal service in relation to the patient journey by ensuring that coordinated and streamlined administrative processes revolve around the patient and their individual needs.

Process diagnostic reports efficiently and accurately, ensuring all patient pathways are managed in a timely manner.

Support the smooth running of the Renal service, contributing to effective communication, coordination, and workflow management across the department.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.
 
We look forward to your application!
 
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria
  • GCSE or NVQ Qualifications
  • Competent in Mircrosoft package

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Proven experience of working as a secretary/personal assistant/administrator in a busy environment
Desirable criteria
  • Previous NHS experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold Awardhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

Applicant requirements

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dawn Cooke
Job title
Service Unit Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0300 443 2024
Additional information

Joanna [email protected] 

Apply online nowAlert me to similar vacancies